The ingredients: Bourbon, absinthe, and bitters, stirred and served on the rocks

The buzz: Yawn, you might be thinking in the face of yet another Prohibition-themed potable. But the name of this cocktail is really the most gimmicky thing about this bar. The bar itself — “casually elegant,” as the website accurately describes it — is a solid neighborhood joint with a gastropubby vibe. The cocktail list is brief and the drinks made without fanfare. The Speakeasy, a simple three-ingredient concoction, boasts no small-batch spirit or designer bitters — although the orange twist does get caramelized over an open flame before your eyes before it’s dropped into the glass. The result is surprisingly Christmasy, super-spiced. Deck-the-halls cinnamon and cloves with a sweet bourbon bite.